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Project Title
Polymeric Eutectic Solvents for Energy Efficient Flue Gas Treatment System
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Investigator(s)
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Prof. Farouk S. Mjalli (PI)
Dr. Jamil Naser
Dr.Ghulam Murshid
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Funded By:
ag赌博
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Budget (RO):
6,000
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Project Description:
Rising greenhouse gas emissions, especially in the Middle East, demand urgent solutions. This research focuses on polymeric solvents, specifically polyethyleneimine blends, as energy-efficient alternatives for capturing and reducing CO2 emissions in industrial settings. Ab initio analysis guides solvent selection, with physical and thermodynamic characterization ensuring optimal CO2 removal capacity. The aim is to replace inefficient and energy-intensive conventional solvents with more sustainable alternatives.
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2
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Project Title
Investigation of the Potential Application of Ultrasonic Assisted Reactor to Capture Carbon dioxide (CO2) from Various Industrial Gas Processing Streams using Green Solvents
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Investigator(s)
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Prof. Farouk S. MjaIli (PI)
Dr. Jamil Naser
Dr. Ghulam Murshid
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Funded By:
ag赌博
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Budget (RO):
6000
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Project Description:
Research on Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) shows promise for cost-effective CO2 capture. This research aims to synthesize novel DES, enhance CO2 loading with activators, and employ ultrasonic waves for efficient measurement. This innovative approach could benefit Oman's oil and gas industry by providing an environmentally friendly CO2 capture solution.
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3
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Project Title
Synthesis of Deep Eutectic Solvents for CO2 Capture: Solubility, Enhancement & Optimization
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Investigator(s)
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Dr.Ghulam Murshid (PI)
Dr.Khashayar Nasrifar
Dr.Farouk Sabri Mjalli
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Funded By:
ag赌博
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Budget (RO):
6500
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Project Description:
The proposal objective is to synthesize novel DES solvents and explore potential activators (water could be one of them) to enhance the CO2 loading capacities of these mixtures
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4
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Project Title
Experimental Investigation of Aquathermolysis Process during Enhanced Heavy Oil Recovery
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Investigator(s)
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Dr. Rashid Al Hajri (PI)
Dr. Mohammed Al Abri
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Funded By:
PDO
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Budget (RO):
80,000
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Project Description:
This proposal investigates how steam injection conditions affect H2S and CO2 production in thermal EOR operations. Using laboratory experiments with an autoclave Parr batch reactor, it will test different conditions on Amal East oil samples and analyze the gases produced. The goal is to optimize steam injection to reduce harmful gas production, enhancing safety and efficiency in Oman's oil and gas industry, particularly for PDO. The results will minimize health risks and equipment damage caused by these gases, contributing to safer, more environmentally friendly EOR operations.
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5
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Project Title
Experimental Investigation of Aquathermolysis Process during Enhanced Heavy Oil Recovery
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Investigator(s)
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Dr. Rashid Al Hajri (PI)
Dr. Farouq Al Jahwari
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Funded By:
PDO
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Budget (RO):
11,000
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Project Description:
PDO uses PERT liner for corrosion resistance in water and hydrocarbon services at 65C-85C, but lacks a high-temperature rotolining solution for fittings and piping. ETFE, suitable for high temperatures, is approved in PDO only for water service. To extend its use to hydrocarbon service, testing is required to confirm ETFE's capability and safety
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6
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Project Title
Development of Absorbent for Post-Combustion CO2 Capture
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Investigator(s)
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Dr. Mohammed Qayyum (PI)
Dr. Rashid Al Hajri
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Funded By:
Hanbal Masstech Limited
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Budget (RO):
24,532
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Project Description:
The project's objective is to develop a new biphasic absorbent which can reduce the operation cost of the absorption process for CO2 capture up to 20% and to design the absorption and desorption process for the newly developed biphasic solvent
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7
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Project Title
Engineering of a Novel Nanostructured Hydrogen Sensor
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Investigator(s)
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Dr. Rashid Al Hajri (PI)
Dr. Mohammed Al Abri
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Funded By:
ag赌博
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Budget (RO):
12,000
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Project Description:
This project aims to develop low-cost, accurate electrochemical hydrogen sensors using eco-friendly, template-free methods for room temperature and atmospheric pressure. It focuses on creating porous one-dimensional nanostructures from abundant, inexpensive materials, improving physiochemical and electrochemical properties
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8
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Project Title
Durable and Cost-Effective Electrocatalysts for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Water Electrolyzers
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Investigator(s)
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Dr. Rashid Al Hajri (PI)
Dr. Mohammed Al Abri
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Funded By:
ag赌博
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Budget (RO):
3,000
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Project Description:
This project aims to enhance the catalytic activity and acid stability of these catalysts in PEM electrolyzers, reducing costs for viable hydrogen production. It involves engineering Ruthenium-based perovskite oxide structures through doping with transition and alkali/alkaline earth metals to reduce ruthenium use, enhance stability, and improve performance
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9
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Project Title
Development of Novel Deep Learning Approaches for EOR Screening
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Investigator(s)
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Dr. Alireza Kazemi (PI)
Prof. Rashid Al Maamari
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Funded By:
ag赌博
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Budget (RO):
5,750
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Project Description:
Nowadays, hydrocarbon is producing mostly from the mature fields with depleted pressure as initial reservoir energy. For increasing hydrocarbon production, we need to implement methods to modify the reservoir rock and fluid properties. Some of these methods are categorized into Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), which are very complex and challenging when we want to implement that for a specific reservoir. Page 2 of 17 The first step for EOR is to rank best possible techniques that are feasible technically and economically. EOR screening can be considered as a tool for recommending the most appropriate EOR methods. Although for each candidate reservoir, the applicability of EOR processes must be investigated specifically, EOR screening can be used as an indicator before economic evaluations or reservoir descriptions are done and executive decisions are made. In this research, a tool will develop to do EOR screening as the first step for selecting the appropriate Enhanced Oil recovery method(s).
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10
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Project Title
Formulate a novel Polymeric Nanofluid Using Carbon Nanotube for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery in Oman Oil fields
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Investigator(s)
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Dr. Tarek Ganat (PI)
Prof. Rashid Al Mamari
Dr. Mohammed Al Abri
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Funded By:
ag赌博
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Budget (RO):
6,000
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Project Description:
This study aims to optimize HPAM polymer using MWCNT nanoparticles, evaluating a new polymeric nanofluid under diverse conditions. Core flooding experiments will compare its performance with conventional polymers for enhanced oil recovery.
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11
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Project Title
Developing a Next-Generation Nano-Assisted Polymer Gel for Enhanced Conformance Control in Harsh Reservoirs: A Physiochemical and Viscoelastic Investigation
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Investigator(s)
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Dr. Tarek Ganat (PI)
Dr. Mohammed Al Abri
Dr. Usman Taura
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Funded By:
TRC
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Budget (RO):
19,410
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Project Description:
Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods, such as water and carbon dioxide flooding, often face challenges in low permeability reservoirs due to poor mobility ratios, leading to gas channeling, water breakthrough, and bypassed oil. Reservoir heterogeneities, like fractures, exacerbate these issues. Conformance control techniques, like polymer gels, can help by blocking high-permeability channels and improving sweep efficiency. However, current polymer gels have limitations, such as low thermal stability and poor performance in acidic and high-salinity reservoir environments. This study aims to develop a nano-composite polymer gel using specific polymers, crosslinking agents, and magnesium dioxide that can withstand such harsh conditions. The nano-composite polymer gel will be characterized for temperature, gel time, and gel strength using bottle tests, and its microstructure will be examined using SEM. Rheological testing will assess its viscoelastic properties, and plugging performance will be evaluated and compared with conventional organic polymer gels. This improved gel aims to address water and gas breakthrough, improve sweep efficiency, and ultimately increase oil production in challenging reservoir conditions. Through better plugging in high permeability channels, it will push the oil out of lower permeability areas.
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12
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Project Title
Synthesis of Visible Light Active Nano Photocatalysis and its Applications in Treatment and Production of Renewable Energy
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Investigator(s)
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Dr.Mohammed Al Abri (PI)
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Funded By:
International Co-Funding Program
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Budget (RO):
19,000
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13
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Project Title
Guidelines on Integrating Existing Water Standards with Potential Produced Water Reuse options
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Investigator(s)
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Dr.Mohammed Al Abri (PI)
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Funded By:
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources
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Budget (RO):
48,000
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14
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Project Title
Evaluation of Stabilized Polymers for Oilfields in Oman
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Investigator(s)
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Rashid Al-Maamari (PI)
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Funded By:
Polymer Experts LLC
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Budget (RO):
38,460
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Project Description:
This project focuses on stabilized polymers pre-qualification with right characteristics for given oilfields in Oman.
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